Hinge Cover - Dell XPS M1710 Owner's Manual

b. Connect the antenna cables to the antenna connectors on the Mini-Card by matching the color of the cable to the color of the triangle above the
connector. Connect the main antenna cable (white) to the antenna connector with the white triangle. Connect the auxiliary antenna cable (black)
to the antenna connector with the black triangle.
NOTE: If your computer has a gray cable, connect it to the connector with the gray triangle, if one is available on your card.
6. Replace the Mini-Card/modem cover.
Hinge Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 117.
2. Remove the hinge cover:
a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.
b. Insert a scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.
c. Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.
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hinge cover

When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).